How far is Coal Creek, IN from Saint Joseph, IN?

The driving distance from Coal Creek, IN to Saint Joseph, IN is about 186 miles (299.3 km), with a travel time of about 02h 59m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 140.9 miles (226.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 59m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
185.99 mi
02h 59m
Flight
140.94 mi
226.82 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
140.94 mi
Kilometers
226.82 km
Flight Time
00h 17m

Driving Distance

Road route
185.99 mi
Kilometers
299.33 km
Drive Time
02h 59m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 59m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Saint Joseph
Sat, May 30, 7:50 PM EDT
Return by in Coal Creek
Sat, May 30, 10:50 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Coal Creek
2026-05-30T16:50
Arrive Saint Joseph
Sat, May 30, 7:50 PM EDT
Route Timing
02h 59m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
11:00 AM to 1:00 PM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
12:30 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Coal Creek
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Greenwood
IN

The most populous city in Johnson County, Indiana.

From Coal Creek
92.7 mi
01h 29m
To Saint Joseph
93.3 mi
01h 29m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
79°F
Saturday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 30 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph ENE
Destination
79°F
This Afternoon

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 30 12:00 PM EDT
Wind
8 mph NE

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Coal Creek and Saint Joseph.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Coal Creek and Saint Joseph.

  1. 1

    Start on West Street

    2160 ft · 2 min · West Street

  2. 2

    Continue on South Stringtown Road

    5.5 mi · 13 min · South Stringtown Road

  3. 3

    Take the ramp right toward I 74 East

    1180 ft · 29 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left

    80.6 mi · 1 hr 29 min

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward I 65 South: Louisville

    2407 ft · 46 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    89.7 mi · 1 hr 37 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward Memphis Road

    1128 ft · 27 sec

  8. 8

    Turn left onto Memphis-Blue Lick Road

    1.1 km · 1 min · Memphis-Blue Lick Road

  9. 9

    Turn right

    2.9 mi · 4 min

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Perry Crossing Road

    2.7 mi · 7 min · Perry Crossing Road

  11. 11

    At the end of the road, turn right onto State Road 60

    925 ft · 26 sec · State Road 60

  12. 12

    Turn left onto State Road 111

    1.8 mi · 3 min · State Road 111

  13. 13

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Grant Line Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Coal Creek and Saint Joseph.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
13 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 65 South
90.1 mi · 48%
I 74 East
80.8 mi · 43%
South Stringtown Road
5.52 mi · 3%
Perry Crossing Road
2.71 mi · 1%
State Road 111
1.83 mi · 1%
Memphis-Blue Lick Road
0.69 mi
Longest Stretch

I 65 South

Merge slight left

89.7 mi · 01h 37m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
02h 59m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
06h 00m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+45.1 mi
140.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Greenwood
01h 29m from Coal Creek
Leave By
12:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Coal Creek and Mostly Sunny near Saint Joseph.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Coal Creek to Saint Joseph?

The road trip is about 186 miles (299.3 km) and usually takes 02h 59m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Greenwood is a useful midpoint, sitting about 92.7 miles from Coal Creek and 93.3 miles from Saint Joseph.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 140.9 miles (226.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 45.1 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.

When is the best time to leave for this route?

A good departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 12:30 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $24.74 one way or $49.48 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 58.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Coal Creek and Mostly Sunny near Saint Joseph.

Stop Ideas Near Greenwood

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Greenwood, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Greenwood.

RAIL

Indianapolis Union Station

17 mi away
350 South Illinois Street
RAIL

Connersville station

83 mi away
1012 Eastern Avenue
RAIL

Crawfordsville

83 mi away
Spring and Green Streets
BUS

Crawfordsville (Bus), Indiana

85 mi away
1000 Smith Ave

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Coal Creek and Saint Joseph. Straight-line distance: 140.94 mi (226.82 km).

Coal Creek

#1 Coal Creek

Unincorporated community in Fountain County, Indiana

Population1,555
Coordinates40.0364300, -87.3805700
Altitude193
CountryUnited States
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#2 Saint Joseph

The most populous city in St.

Population76,995
Coordinates38.4000700, -85.8083000
Altitude172
CountryUnited States
Start: West Street (-87.380583, 40.03643)
End: Grant Line Road (-85.80834, 38.400074)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 299 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 11m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 39m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 43m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 05m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 39m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 19m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.56 gal
24.84 L · about $24.74
Round trip
$49.48
13.12 gal · 49.68 L
Estimated CO2
58.3 kg one way
Round trip: 116.6 kg / 257 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $24.74 $49.48
Mid-grade $4.25 $27.90 $55.80
Premium $4.65 $30.53 $61.06
Diesel $5.30 $34.79 $69.59

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Indiana · May 30, 2026

There is no time difference between Coal Creek and Saint Joseph. The current time is 16:50:56.

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.